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  • Brad Bailey avatar

    From Religion To Relationship Series

    Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009
     | 4,522 views

    The human religious nature that tries to resolve our guilt and shame in our own way.

    Last week - healing… reaffirm… We’ll see more… but today… what’s driving through Jesus… the CENTRAL POINT OF CLASH AND CONFLICT… Mark 1:40-41 A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, "If you are willing, you can make me clean." Filled with compassion, Jesus reached ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Moving To A World Religion

    Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 6, 2009
    based on 3 ratings
     | 2,178 views

    Roman Catholic & Islam.

    - It has been said that politics and religion don’t mix - Iran is primarily run by the religious clerics - Today the foundation being laid for a one-world religion. - BBC Tuesday, 3 March 2009: The Vatican is sponsoring a five day conference to mark the 150th anniversary of the publication of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Your Struggle With Religion Series

    Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008
    based on 3 ratings
     | 4,658 views

    God cares about how his name is used, both in words and in what we do and what we fail to do.

    By Rev Bill Stewart Back in the late 1990s everyone was talking about Y2K and wondering if their computer would still work on the 01/01/ 2000. The new millennium was all over the media. The Australian magazine even ran an article called "10 Commandments for the next Millennium" (7-8 March 1999). No ...read more

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    Denomination: Anglican

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    "Getting Real Religion" Series

    Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 8, 2008
    based on 4 ratings
     | 3,799 views

    Fourth sermon in a series on the use and abuse of the tongue.

    It should be the goal of every Christian to make sure that they avoid the tragedy of having a saved soul, but living a wasted life. This is the subject of our passage for today. James speaks to us about getting "real religion," that is, how to make sure we live out our faith in such a way that our ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Jason Jones avatar

    Economics, Politics, And Religion Series

    Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 15, 2008
    based on 6 ratings
     | 4,549 views

    Exposition of Mark 12:13-17 about Jesus’ confrontation with Pharisees over the taxes issue

    Text: Mark 12:13-17, Title: Economics, Politics, and Religion, Date/Place: 10/12/08, PM A. Opening illustration: Lots of really dumb things have been carried out in the name of these three B. Background to passage: this is during Jesus’ final week in Jerusalem, and He has just told the parable ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religion Meets Relationship

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jan 3, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,450 views

    This is a Bible study from John 3 that can be easily preached or taught in a small group setting.

    Religion Meets Relationship John 3:1-16 I. Who Was Nicodemas? (v. 1-2, 10) A. He was a ruler of Israel. This means that He would have been on the Sanhedrin, Pharisee and leading teacher. B. He came on behalf of a group C. He acknowledged that Jesus was a great teacher. D. Why did Nicodemas come ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Why Religion Stinks Series

    Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jan 6, 2009
     | 5,899 views

    Part 3 of our "Being the Church" series, this one focusing on the need for an authentic, personal relationship with Jesus Christ and how "religion" does not meet that need.

    Stephen N. Collins Millville – 06/22/08 Being the Church Part 3: Why Religion Stinks Acts 4:1-22 Icebreaker: The kindergarten teacher asked the students in her class to bring something related to their families’ religions to class the next day. She asked for volunteers to show what they had ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

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    Religion Without Christ Series

    Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 7, 2008
     | 6,377 views

    Many today are teaching that Christ is only one way to God. This passage reminds us that religion without Christ is worthless.

    Religion Without Christ Hebrews 6:1-3 Purpose: To call religious people to trust fully in Christ. Aim: I want the listener to be fully surrendered to the Gospel. INTRODUCTION: “Retro” styles are now in. Wikipedia defines “Retro” this way: “Retro is a term used to describe aspects of modern ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

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    The Sin Of A Religion Of Convenience

    Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 17, 2007
    based on 37 ratings
     | 9,931 views

    Conception of a religion of convenience Characteristics of a religion of convenience Consequences of a religion of convenience

    The Sin of a Religion of Convenience I Kings 12:25-33 The passage before us describes the act which is so often described in Scripture as the "sins of Jereboam." It is referred to more than twenty times in the Word of God. I Kings 15:30 "Because of the sins of Jereboam which he sinned, and ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Talk Show Religion

    Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 22, 2007
    based on 8 ratings
     | 3,421 views

    Humanistic attitudes that hinder worship.

    Talk Show Religion, Humanistic Attitudes that Deter Worship. Some TV talk shows have some redeeming qualities; many others send subtle yet harmful messages to their viewers. Why should that concern the church? It should concern us because entertainment in culture tends to bleed through into ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Battling Convenient Religion

    Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 16, 2005
    based on 24 ratings
     | 2,449 views

    This message takes a look at the account of the Rich young Ruler in Mark 10 and how it is is a mirror of those that are seeking convenience through religion.

    Battling Convenient Religion Mark 10:17-22 I. The Man’s Presumptions (v. 17) A. He presumed his inheritance could be earned “…what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” – v. 17 B. He presumed discipleship was about doing “..what must I do…” – v. 17 1. Discipleship is about ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Religion's Favorite Sin

    Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Oct 2, 2005
    based on 41 ratings
     | 6,667 views

    the danger of hypocrisy

    Intro: one of the classic, I Love Lucy shows was the show where Lucy and Ethel traded places with Ricky and Fred; one of the funniest parts of that show was when Ricky put a whole box of yeast into his dough and it overflowed the oven. Yeast is a powerful substance, just a little is needed to make ...read more

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    Denomination: Assembly Of God

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    Religion Gone Bad

    Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 12, 2012
     | 6,431 views

    Religion goes bad when our lives are not marked by genuine humility and heartfelt generosity.

    Title: Religion Gone Bad Text: Mark 12:38-44 Thesis: Religion goes bad when God is not the object of our devotion. Introduction (Disclaimer… this introduction may not be for the faint of heart.) I am fascinated by some of the reality programming on the Discovery Channel. One of the ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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    Challenging Our Religion Series

    Contributed by David Henderson on Jan 5, 2011
     | 8,543 views

    So Jesus came to challenge and to change the way people think. And as He continued to challenge religion His ministry led Him to a variety of places. We see two of them today.

    “Challenging our Religion” Matthew 12:1-14 Eventually the ministry of Jesus was sure to cause great controversy. After all, Jesus challenged all of the religious leaders of the day. The Pharisees, the Saducees, anyone who was teaching tradition over truth. Jesus was never ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Second-Hand Religion

    Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 2, 2011
    based on 4 ratings
     | 4,057 views

    Faith in Jesus allows us to have a real personal relationship with God.

    Focus Passage: Exodus 33:7-23 KEY VERSE 18 “Show me Your glory” Supplemental Passage: John 10:10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.” Introduction: References to second hand clothing or other items, or ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist